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Monday, 31 March, 2025

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No substitute for NATO, says former British PM Boris Johnson

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that Europeans should not be deluded into thinking there is an alternative defense framework to NATO. In an article for the Daily Mail on Friday, he stressed the need for European nations to increase their defense spending. This follows a report...

China hopes Europe will make 'rational choice' as transatlantic alliance shifts

The European Union should safeguard its interests and make the rational choice of turning further towards China given the uncertainty generated by the new administration in the United States, Chinas state-run Global Times said in an editorial. The EUs trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, is due to land...

Norway hosts mainland Europe's first orbital vehicle launch

A German start-up hopes to conduct Monday a test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norways Andoya Spaceport, a first for Europe which is keen to maintain its access to space. Scheduled to take place sometime between 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm (1130 and 1430 GMT), the launch from the Arctic space...

European nations tighten U.S. travel advisories

Several European countries have updated their travel advisories for the United States this week following the detention of multiple European nationals, including German citizens, upon arrival, reports Xhinhua. Germanys Foreign Office said it is taking the recent incidents involving German...

European nations reassessing troop deployment in Ukraine – FT

European nations supporting Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia are reportedly reconsidering the idea of sending ground troops, according to the Financial Times. This shift follows recent discussions among military planners from 31 countries, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer,...

EU Ambassador meets Fakhrul; discusses election, reforms

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller met BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (March 20)and discussed a range of issues relating to Bangladeshs upcoming elections, reforms and bilateral issues. The hour-long meeting, which began around 11 am, was held at...

France to deploy nuclear-armed planes to German border

In a significant military development, France is set to deploy Rafale fighter planes armed with nuclear cruise missiles along its border with Germany. President Emmanuel Macron announced the move on Tuesday, stating that the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur air base in eastern France would be upgraded to host...

Bangladeshi migrant flow increases on Mediterranean route to Europe

Although illegal entries into Europe have generally decreased, the number of Bangladeshis arriving via the Mediterranean has risen. Frontex reports a 48% increase along the central Mediterranean route in the first two months of this year. According to Frontex, the Mediterranean route sees the...

EU to impose retaliatory tariffs against Trump's steel and aluminum duties starting April 1

The European Union announced Wednesday (March 12) that it will impose retaliatory tariffs in response to the Trump administrations decision to increase tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 25%. These countermeasures, targeting industrial and agricultural products, will take effect on April 1....

European rocket successfully completes 1st commercial launch

Europes Ariane 6 rocket marked a historic achievement on Thursday by successfully placing the French military satellite CSO-3 into orbit. This launch represents a major milestone for Europes independent access to space and strengthens its defense capabilities amid shifting global geopolitics....

Bangladeshi asylum applications in Europe reach record high in 2024, 96% rejected

The number of Bangladeshi asylum applications in Europe hit a record high in 2024, though nearly 96% were rejected, according to data published on Monday by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). A total of 43,236 Bangladeshis applied for asylum in EU+ countriesthe highest in a...

EU to provide €68m aid for Rohingyas

Visiting EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib said that the EU will provide 68 million euros this year for the Rohingya response, reports BSS. She said: The European Union is providing 68 million euros this year for the Rohingya response, including host communities in Bangladesh, and for the Myanmar...

European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib in city

European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib is now visiting Bangladesh. She will attend a book launching programme titled Bangladesh, 36 July 2024 in a city park on Monday (March 3) afternoon. The European Commissioner will meet Foreign Affairs Adviser...

After Trump clash, Ukraine's Zelenskiy gets warm UK welcome before European summit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greeted President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with a warm embrace on Saturday after the Ukrainian leader flew to London for talks following his clash at the White House with US President Donald Trump. In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting on Friday, Trump threatened...

EU suspends sanctions on key Syria economic sectors

The European Union on Monday eased sanctions on Syrias energy, transport and banking sectors in a bid to help the countrys reconstruction after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Syrias new leaders have been clamouring for the West to ease sanctions imposed on Assads regime during the civil war....

RMG exports to EU grow by 4.86% in 2024

Bangladeshs readymade garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) grew by 4.86% in 2024, reaching US$19.77 billion, up from $18.85 billion in 2023, according to Eurostat data. This steady growth was driven by value-added production, duty-free market access, improved workplace safety, and...

NATO to expand military pipelines in Eastern Europe

NATO plans to extend its Cold War-era fuel pipeline system from western Germany into Poland and the Czech Republic, Der Spiegel has reported, citing an internal memo from the Bundeswehr, Germanys armed forces. The expansion is part of the alliances operational plans for a possible Russian attack on...

German voters demand change as Europe's biggest economy stalls

Lars Baumguertel, head of one of the last manufacturers in Gelsenkirchen, is urging Germanys politicians to invest in infrastructure to revive the economy. Like many in the Mittelstand, his company struggles with high energy costs after the Ukraine war disrupted cheap Russian gas supplies....

Vance's speech to European audience raises eyebrows with half-truths, culture war complaints

In Munich, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech on totalitarianism, but it wasnt directed at Moscow following its brutal invasion of Ukraine. Instead, he targeted Europe, particularly its allies in the European Union. Vance referred to what he called the enemy within, accusing European...

3 Baltic States join European network leaving Soviet grid

Three Baltik countries Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania officially severed their electricity links with Russia on Saturday morning, as officials deactivated the Soviet-era grids transmission lines in preparation for integration with the European energy network on Sunday, reports AP. This marked...

Impartial judiciary needed in Bangladesh: EU

The European Union (EU) has emphasized the need for a strong, impartial, and efficient judiciary in Bangladesh to safeguard fundamental rights and promote transparency. A strong, impartial and efficient judiciary is essential for protecting fundamental rights, ensuring accountability, promoting...

China’s DeepSeek gives Europe’s tech firms a way to catch up in global AI arms race

Hemanth Mandapati, boss of German start-up Novo AI, was an early adopter of DeepSeek technology when he switched to the Chinese firms artificial intelligence (AI) model from ChatGPT creator OpenAIs own model two weeks ago. If you have built your application using OpenAI, you can easily migrate...

18 more Bangladeshis forced into war in Russia

Humayun Kabir from Hulhuliya village, Singra Upazila, Natore, fell victim to a deceitful promisehis fortune would change the moment he set foot in a developed European country. Entrusting Tk1.8 million to traffickers, he embarked on his journey, only to be sold into forced military service in...

EU assures EC of every assistance, stresses on electoral reforms

European Union (EU) has assured the Election Commission (EC) of all kinds of assistance ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary elections. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin also told them, The EC has deployed all its resources to ensure fair and acceptable elections. A...

EU backs transparent, inclusive, credible election reforms in Bangladesh

The European Union (EU) has said it looks forward to continuing their collaboration with Bangladesh and exploring new avenues to build partnership, including through a possible Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Bangladesh and the EU. In a recent letter to Chief Adviser...

Multi-faced challenges ahead of RMG

Over the past four decades, the Bangladeshi garment industry has reached a reputable position globally after facing various challenges. Starting in the later 70s, the Made in Bangladesh tag is now well-known across the globe. Today, Bangladesh is the second largest garment exporter in the world....

Zelensky says US doesn’t care about EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns about the United States prioritization of Europe, urging European nations to enhance their defense capabilities. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, he emphasized the importance of Europe taking a more proactive...

EU ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition: Envoy

The European Union (EU) has said it remains ready to support Bangladesh during its political transition underpinned by the rule of law, human rights, and democracy,reports UNB. EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller met the leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami recently and discussed the...